Istanbul Medipol University Brain and Cognition Research Application and Research Center (BEYKOG) Regulation
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This regulation establishes the Brain and Cognition Research Center (BEYKOG) at Istanbul Medipol University. The center aims to promote interdisciplinary collaboration in neuroscience, cognitive science, artificial intelligence, engineering, clinical sciences, psychology, ethics, and education. Its primary goals include conducting translational research on brain and cognitive processes, developing cognitive assessment and rehabilitation methods, providing clinical services, creating neurotechnology solutions, and offering strategic consulting. The center will carry out basic and clinical research, develop AI-supported digital biomarkers, conduct neuromodulation and brain-computer interface studies, establish new laboratories, address neuroethics issues, develop national and international projects, organize scientific events, contribute to education, and perform community-based cognitive screening and rehabilitation programs.
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Key Changes
- Establishes BEYKOG research center at Istanbul Medipol University effective 22 February 2026
- Director appointed by Board of Trustees for 2-year term upon Rector's proposal, renewable
- Management Board consists of maximum 5 members including Director, up to 2 Deputy Directors and 2 additional faculty members, appointed for 2 years
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Obligations
What this law requires
The Director must be appointed by the Board of Trustees upon recommendation of the Rector from among the university's teaching staff for a two-year term, with possibility of reappointment using the same procedure
The Director must appoint up to two Deputy Directors from among the university's teaching staff upon the Rector's approval to assist with center activities
If a Deputy Director serves as Acting Director for more than six months, the Director's position automatically terminates and a new Director must be appointed
The Director must prepare short, medium, and long-term plans and programs for the center and submit them to the Rector with Management Board approval
The Management Board must convene at least once every three months with a simple majority of members present and make decisions by majority vote of attendees